On this New Years 2025 Special episode, Rawham and Patrick from Ensis join us to talk about:

- The Ensis ROGER Parawing
- The history of Parawinging / Parafoiling
- The development journey (early designs, extensive testing and many prototypes... in SUPER COLD WATER)
- The future of parawinging - potential racing and freestyle elements (unhooked backflips and much more)
- The target audience for parawinging
- How to learn? Ie. Ground handling is crucial before hitting the water
- Safety considerations
- Innovations in parawing technology that are paving the way for new experiences
- And Much More!

Visit: https://ensis.surf/product/roger/

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On this Christmas Day Special, Marley Franco joins us from Maui, Hawaii to talk about:

- The North Next Gen program
- How he learned a lot about ocean safety and skills from mentors at North
- Growing up in Maui was a unique ocean culture experience
- The North team feels like a family, providing support and encouragement
- Big plans for 2025, including big wave surfing and GWA events
- The surfing community fosters positivity and growth among athletes
- His Passions - Including Skiing and mountain biking
- Family plays a crucial role in introducing sports to children
- North Equipment is known for its quality and innovation
- Safety training is essential for big wave surfers

Visit: North Next Gen Program
Visit: https://www.instagram.com/gnarly.marley/
Visit: https://www.bwrag.com/

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On our 9th edition of the GWA Show, tour manager Tom Hartmann joins us to talk about:

- Their last tour stop of the season in Jericoacoara Brazil
- The event location, conditions and weather & competition results
- Upcoming events in 2025 including - innovative formats and new locations.
- The Boot - First GWA Indoor competition
- And much more.
Visit: https://www.wingfoilworldtour.com/events/gwa-wingfoil-world-cup-brazil-2024/

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On this episode, Lukas joins us to talk about:

- How he started his Instagram channel - @foilonly
- How he found foiling and bungee foiling
- His life as a content creator, business owner & family man
- His favourite foiling destinations
- Creating community
- The future of foiling

Visit: https://www.instagram.com/foilonly/

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Jo Ciastula, commentator for the GWA Wingfoil World Tour & GKA Kite World Tour joins us to talk about:

- How he found wind, where he grew up & what being born into a wind family was like
- His GKA competition days
- How he got started with the GWA & GKA
- How he started his career of commentating/emceeing
- His insights behind the scenes at the GWA and what that means for the sport
- Favourite tour stops
- Safety considerations, younger competitors
- and much more.
Visit: https://www.instagram.com/jociastula/
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On this episode, Fabian Muhmenthaler, pro athlete, industrial design & product development engineer for watersports joins us from his home in Tarifa to talk about:

- His journey with North Foils as a PRO rider and his internship with both North & Mystic

- His schooling and recent completion of his engineering degree

- What growing up in Tarifa was like and how it provided him with a unique water sports upbringing

- How did his journey into wing foiling begin?

- Life as a pro athlete, including exciting travel and photo shoots with North Foils

- Content creation is a way to connect with nature and inspire others. -- Check out his latest movie --Mars 13

- The cinematic, longer content approach to content aims to encourage people to disconnect from their screens. The creative process involves collaboration and communication.

- Personal connection to gear enhances performance and enjoyment.

- The future of foiling includes more dedicated boards and foils.

- And more.

Watch Mars 13 on Youtube: https://youtu.be/btV_s-CwDrM?si=4xPTT4bBXnusL5T9

Visit Fabian IG: https://www.instagram.com/muhmenthaler/
Visit North Foils IG: https://www.instagram.com/northfoils/

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On our 8th edition of the GWA Show, Tom joins us from Brazil to talk about:

- Their recent wave world cup event in Ibiraquera, Brazil
- Elena and Cash's titles were well-deserved and celebrated. Congrats!!
- Touring around Brazil - Exploring new locations for potential new event sites
- Athletes are pushing the limits in wave riding competitions
- Big News ---- The GWA may allow the use of wings for aerial maneuvers in Wave events next season
- The importance of variety in competition formats is emphasized
- The Maui crew brings fresh energy to competitions.
- There is a high demand for entry into wave events.
- Local events can foster community and grassroots growth.
- Wing foiling is gaining popularity in Brazil, especially in Jericoacoara.
- and much more.

Visit: https://www.wingfoilworldtour.com/events/gwa-wingfoil-world-cup-ibiraquera-2024/

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Chris Museler from the We Are Foiling Organization joins us from his home on Rhode Island to talk about:

- Foiling Week Pensacola 2025 (What is it, Where is it and When is it)
- How Foiling Week began and where it is today
- An overview of the We Are Foiling Organization
- An overview of the city of Pensacola and how it offers ideal conditions for foiling and community events (Great for families)
- The festival atmosphere at Foiling Week which encourages participation of all levels (Lots of Free Demos, Racing, Film Festival and more)
- Their Charitable initiatives are integrated into the event's framework.
- The importance of sharing knowledge and experiences in the foiling community.
- We introduce "The We Are Foiling podcast" which covers industry topics and discussions hosted by Chris himself.
- And Much More.

Visit: https://foilingweek.com/landing/pensacola-2025/

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